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Reception

Reception

Home > Children  > Year Groups > Reception

On this page, you will find lots of information relating to our Reception class…

Reception Curriculum Map

To see what we will be learning about in Reception, please click on the link below where you will be able to see our focuses in each area of learning during each of the half terms this year.

Reception Curriculum Map

Class Newsletters

To view our half termly newsletter, please click the link below:

  • Autumn 1
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  • Spring 1
  • Spring 2
  • Summer 1
  • Summer 2

Class Timetable

To view our half termly timetables, please click on the relevant links below:

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Staff

  • Frances Ryan

    Nursery Nurse
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    Teaching Assistant
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    Teaching Assistant
  • Sus March

    EYFS Leader
  • Latest News
    What's happening in Reception - Week 5
    This week in Reception, we have been exploring the composition of 7 and challenging ourselves to see how many different ways it can be made. We used a variety of concrete resources to support us inclu...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 4
    Reception class went on a visit to  The Discovery Centre this week to have an interactive story experience. They visited the 100 Story Hotel and worked together to solve a mystery. The children loved ...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 3
    An important part of the Reception curriculum is learning about different celebrations. This week we had lots of fun getting familiar with Chinese New Year. We used chopsticks, tried some new foods an...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 2
    This week in reception, we have started to explore capacity and the concepts of full, empty and half full. We did experiments to see how much was needed in different size objects to be completely full...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 7
    This week in Reception it was hard to choose just one highlights. We loved the pantomime performance of The Snow Queen, singing for our families at church and making and wrapping our own presents for ...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 6
    Understanding the changing seasons and how it effects our weather is an important part of the Reception curriculum. We were inspired by the sudden cold and the official change to winter which is comin...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 5
    This week in Reception we have been looking closely at the story of the Nativity. This is the culmination of our RE topic this half term where we have been exploring how we prepare for Christmas. We u...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 4
    This week in Reception we have been looking at time and sequencing. We've learned about the importance of doing some things in order like following instructions. We practised these skills by following...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 3
    This week in Reception we have been strengthening our fine motor skills in lots of different ways. We built on our learning with Stanley's Stick to make fancy stick wands with lots of small pieces. We...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 2
    This week in reception we have developed our observational skills and learned to use water colour more effectively. We built on what we learned about the painter Kandinsky and also used seasonal pumpk...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 1
    This week in Reception Maths we have been exploring positional language and shapes with 1, 2 or 3 sides. We were inspired by artist Wassily Kandinsky to create our own shape drawings. Why not check ou...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 8
    This week in Reception we have been looking at the amazing art form of Kente cloth weaving from Ghana. We studied the different patterns and learned key words to describe the patterns like 'zigzag' 'd...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 7
    This week in Reception we have been focusing on the numbers 1, 2 and 3, particularly writing them and understanding their quantities. To culminate their developed skills we hat 3 Bears Porridge Café. ...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 6
    This week in Reception we built on our RE curriculum by visiting our local church Saint John of Hackney. We learned about how the church has changed over the years and played a game to help us underst...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 5
    This week in Reception, we have been mastering the skill of comparing. We explored size by working out what animals could fit into which box. We were inspired by Dear Zoo and all the boxes that they s...
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    Early Reading - Workshop Presentation
    Here is a downloadable copy of the Powerpoint presentation used by Mrs March during the Early Reading Parent Workshop, which was held at the school on Friday 23rd September 2022. If you have any qu...
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    October Half Term Camp @ SJSJ
    Level 10 are back again for Half Term Camp during the October Half term. Click on this link to download a copy of the October camp flyer. Alternatively you can visit the Holiday Camp page on our...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 4
    In Reception this week we have begun our topic of 'People Who Help Us'. We began learning about the many people who help us in our community and our school. The children all had experiences In our con...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 3
    This week in Reception we have focused on settling in and mastering routines and behaviour expectations. One of the most fun ways we've done this is learning about our class pets of snails and fish. W...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 6
    In Reception this week we have been talking about growing and changes. We remembered what we were like as a baby and compared it to how we are now. As we prepare for moving to Y1 we spent lots of time...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 5
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 5
    In Reception this week we have been singing nonstop! We joined with other Reception classes from the borough on Friday to perform at the  Hackney Schools Singing Festival. We danced and sang and ended...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 3
    In Reception this week we have been amazed by the changes that our caterpillars have undergone. In just 8 days they went from being only 1 cm long to almost 5 cm and on Monday they transformed again i...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 2
    This week in Reception we have been exploring doubles and odds and evens. How can you recognise and even or an odd number? Ruben shows us here that an odd number can't be divided fairly and it always ...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 1
    In Reception we are working on mastery of the number bonds 6, 7, 8, and 9. We use 'Number Talk'  and a variety of mathematical images to support us with this. Over the last few weeks we have been usin...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 6
    Reception class were inspired by British/Nigerian artist, Yinka Shonibare, to design our own costumes using wax fabrics. We explored the different poses, styles of clothing and even accessories that h...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 4
    Learning and using new vocabulary is an important part of Reception's learning. This week we enjoyed remembering all the words we've learned this year and choosing our favourites!
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 3
    In Reception this week we have been learning all about Jack and the Beanstalk and connecting this with what we know about what plants need to grow. We continue to tend our gardens and plant seeds ever...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 2
    Our core book is Errol's Garden and this week in Reception we have begun planning for our own garden. We collected ideas about what we would like in our garden and planted some seeds and seedlings for...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 1
    In Reception this week we have enjoyed admiring all the photos that children took of nature and minibeasts over the Easter holidays. This was building on from the skills they developed in our Fruit St...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 6
    This week in Reception we have been doing a project on photography. We learnt about cameras and photos in the past and compared them to what we use now to take pictures or videos. We were inspired but...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 5
    This week in Reception we continue to be immersed in our Key Text - Bog Baby. The children used their knowledge of the character and different objects to create their own Bog Babies. They improved the...
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    Red nose day
    Thank you to everyone that donated towards Red Nose Day 2022. We have been able to raise an amazing £187.00! The money we raised will be going to the Disaster Emergency Committee to help the people...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 4
    This week in Reception we have begun our new core test 'The Bog Baby'. This book starts with the main characters making some dangerous decisions. We wrote notes to the characters to help them make bet...
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    Check out what's been happening in Spanish...
    Recently, Miss Bienias and Miss Lawrence chatted about all things Espanol! Miss Bienias explained how lovely it was to see how the pupils' Spanish progresses throughout the school, thanks to Miss Law...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 3
    This week in reception we have been building on our knowledge of 3D shapes. We did shape hunts around the classroom and at home. We learned to label some common 3D shapes and recognise their propertie...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 2
    In Reception for Maths we have been looking at all the different ways that 10 is made. We used songs, games, our fingers and tens frames with different coloured counters to explore all the ways that 1...
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    What's been happening in Reception - Week 1
    This week in Reception we have started our new topic of Transport - inspired by the story The Train Ride. As we became more familiar with the story we drew a story map and then began to draw our own. ...
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    What's happening in Reception - Week 6
    This week in reception we have been developing our artistic skills by studying the artist Andy Goldsworthy. He uses natural objects and patterns to create beautiful pieces of art. Last week we made si...
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    What's been happening in Reception - week 5
    This week in Reception we finished our collection of made-up stories that were inspired by Michael Rosen's poem 'Lost'. The children were authors AND illustrators and demonstrated a wide range of skil...
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    Sports Day 2021
    We were all very excited to finally be allowed to partake in our annual Sports Day at London fields in July 2021 when the COVID restrictions were lifted. Take a look at some of the events that took pl...
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    Gymnastics at SJSJ
    This half term, we are focusing on our gymnastics skills during our PE lessons. Take a look at some of the skills that the children have been learning...
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    Reception, Spring 1, Week 4
    In Reception the children have been immersing themselves in the story of the Gruffalo. They particularly noticed all the rhyming words. Every week with new texts they have key new vocabulary that they...
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    Reception, Spring 1, Week 3
    This week in Reception, they have been exploring the concept of 'How many altogether'. The class played games together where they had to recognise how many dots on a dice, find the appropriate numeral...
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    Recycling Workshops
    This week, each class had the wonderful Kelly Sullivan from Hackney council into their classrooms to learn about the importance of recycling both in school, at home and in public spaces. They reall...
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    February Half Term Camp
    Dates: Monday 14th- Friday 18th February 2022 Times: 9.00am to 3.00pm (extended days available upon request) Age range: 5-12 years Cost: £100 per week (early bird bookings) or £25 per day ...
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    Reception, Spring 1, Week 2
    In Reception this week, the class have been creating a Winter Wonderland in their classroom. They created an outdoor cosy reading area and opened a winter shop for 'selling' cold weather clothes. The ...
  • Latest News
    Gymnastics @ SJSJ
    Here are some photos from the first week of gymnastics lessons at SJSJ! By the end of the term children will know how to compose and perform their own routines. Lessons will focus on travelling,...
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    iPad Generation 2 Sale
    Due to the constantly changing nature of technology, SJSJ have a number of Generation 2 iPads for sale. The devices are perfect for home use and still have life left in them. The devices are being so...
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    Pre-loved Uniform Sale
    Each half term, we will be holding a sale for pre-loved uniform items. For one week each half term, a table will be set up in to main office where parents are welcome to come and see what items we ...
  • Latest News
    Magic Breakfast
    We have teamed up with Magic Breakfast to ensure that no child starts the day hungry. Our 'bagel bar' will be open each morning in the hall from 8.50-8.55am. If  you would like to grab a bagel b...
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    Window Wanderland
    It seems to me it ain’t the world that’s so bad, but what we’re doing to it, and all I’m saying is see what a wonderful world it would be if only we’d give it a chance. Love, baby, love. That’s the se...
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    Reception, Spring 1, Week 1
    Reception children have enjoyed settling back into the routine of school. They improved their hand strength and communication skills by play dough cooking together. Children problem solved to get the ...
  • Latest News
    Christmas Lunch
    We hosted our annual Christmas lunch on Wednesday; as usual it was a huge success! The children had a lovely time and enjoyed listening to  festive songs whilst dining with their peers.
  • Latest News
    Reception, A2, W7
    In Reception this week, the class have been strengthening their hands with playdough cooking. They  learnt to use rolling pins and cookie cutters to make Christmas shapes. The children also planted an...
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    Panto 2021
    The children were lucky enough to have the panto come to SJSJ this year. They watched the story of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by the Hobgoblin production company. “It was really good, I liked that Mr S...
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    Christmas Celebrations at SJSJ
    Tuesday 1.45 – 2.30       Year 3 and year 4 disco 2.40 – 3.30       Year 5 and year 6 disco Children to come to school in normal school uniform and bring along their disco clothes in a bag. T...
  • Latest News
    Winter Reading Challenge 2021
    The Reading agency is running an online Winter Mini Challenge to motivate children to read at home which is a smaller version of the Summer Reading Challenge. Hackney libraries are supporting this by ...
  • Latest News
    Reception, A2, Week 6
    This week in Reception, the class were able to visit St John's church. Most of the children had never been before so it was an exciting time of exploring the main sanctuary, prayer chapel and even hav...
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    Christmas Jumper Day 2021
    Check out some of the jazziest jumpers the children have worn to Save the Children and raised an amazing  £181.56 to help protect the magic for children around the world. All money raised is going...
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    Young Hackney Netball Competition - 3rd Place
    Congratulations to our netball team who placed 3rd in the Young Hackney netball finals that took place this week.  All members of the team showed great sportsmanship and resilience throughout the comp...
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    Save the Children - Christmas Jumper Day 10.12.21
    On Friday the 10th December it is Christmas jumper day. Children can come to school in their Christmas jumpers. School uniform and school shoes must be worn. It's super fun, and it's easy to take p...
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    Christmas Performance 15.12.21
    After much thought we have decided to proceed with our plans to organise our Christmas Performance at St John’s at Hackney Church. This will take place on Wednesday 15th December at 9.15am. This de...
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    Reception, A2, Week 5
    In Reception this week, the class had a porridge cafe! Children had to decide how many of each toppings to add and represent that number clearly on their menu. They loved getting to eat the results of...
  • Latest News
    Reception, A2, Week 4
    In Reception, the class have been talking about time and the importance of sequencing things in the correct order. They ordered their days and other activities and then put their skills to the test by...
  • Latest News
    PTA Christmas Raffle 2021
    The PTA have been overwhelmed by support for the this years raffle. Local businesses and families within our school community have been incredibly generous which means that we have our best raffle pri...
  • Latest News
    Reception, A2, Week 3
    Reception class has been The Three Little Pigs crazy this week. The class learnt and re-enacted the story and used it to inspire their constructions. The different materials that the three pigs us...
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    Children in Need 2021
    We would like to say a huge well done, and thank you, to everyone who made a donation towards our Children in Need fundraising today; you all looked fantastic! So far we have collected a whooping £...
  • Latest News
    Chatsworth Youth Club
    Running Monday and Wednesday's from 5.00-8.00pm at Clapton Park Methodist Church
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    Reception Admission - September 2022
    Was your child born between 1st September 2017 and 31st August 2018? If so, they are due to start in Reception class in September 2022. Have you applied? You must apply for your child’s Recep...
  • Latest News
    Nursery & Reception School Tour
    Is your child due to start Nursery or Reception in September 2022? We are offering weekly tours of our Early Years classrooms for prospective new parents. Tours take place weekly on Friday mor...
  • Latest News
    Hackney Education's Parent Guide to School Attendance
    As we all know, pupils attendance at school is incredibly important. Hackney Education have produced a very helpful guide for parents. You can download the leaflet by clicking here. 
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    Reception, A2, Week 2
    This week in Reception, the class have been focusing on close observational painting. They observed different pumpkins and squash and improved their painting skills. Later in the week the class built ...
  • Latest News
    Year 2, A2, Week 1
    Our geography topic this term in year two is all about Haiti and earthquakes. Our homework was to research facts about our new topic. Have a look at Grayson's homework.
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    Reception, A2, Week 1
    This week in Reception we went on an adventure with positional language. Our text 'Rosie's Walk' inspired us to go over, under and through with our resources, while moving through the school and even ...
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    Nursery, A2, Week 1
    For the first part of the Autumn 2 term the nursery class will be exploring the season of 'Autumn'. The children began the week discussing the changes they have identified in the outdoor environment a...
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    Next PTA Meeting
    The next SJSJ PTA meeting will be on Friday 12th November  at 9.15am in the School Library. You can also join via Zoom; a link will be circulated beforehand. On the agenda - Christmas fundraising ...
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    PTA Christmas Bake Sale
    The Christmas bake sale will be on Friday 10th December at 3.30pm. We will need lots of festive bakes to sell and help with the stalls, so please put it in your diary!
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    PTA Class Representatives
    Want to find out more about the SJSJ PTA?   Speak to your PTA Class Rep: Nursery: Karen Widdowson Reception: Vacant Year 1: Geraldine Vessier and Louise Lawrence Year 2: Karen Wi...
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    PTA Fundraising: Christmas Raffle Prizes
    We need your help! The hunt is now on for some amazing raffle prizes for the PTA Christmas Raffle. Tickets will go on sale in early December and we need some fabulous prizes to give away! How c...
  • Latest News
    PTA Bag 2 School Collection
    The PTA has arranged for a Bag2School collection on Tuesday 30th November. How does it work? Bag2School are a fundraising scheme which collects and sells your unwanted textiles to importers and ...
  • Latest News
    New Menu for Autumn 2
    Chef Patrick has been working closely with school council to build the new menu based on the feedback that has been given by children across the school. Take a look at what's on offer this half ter...
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    Reception, Week 7
    Reception class has been using their new sounds to write cards to the people they love.
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    Punctuality
    Please ensure children arrive for school promptly at 8.55am for the start of school assembly. Our pastoral manager will be monitoring lateness to ensure children are arriving on time and will be me...
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    Harvest Festival 2021
    Harvest Festival is being celebrated throughout the month of October, where farmers and growers give thanks for a successful harvest season; during this time churches, community groups, schools and in...
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    School Photos - 4th November
    Individual, sibling and class photos will be on Thursday 4th November 2021. Reminders will be sent out closer to the date.  
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    Reception, Week 6
    Reception has been exploring how to make repeating patterns. The class used vegetables to print their own repeating pattern wrapping paper.
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    Green Team
    The Green team enjoyed harvesting the vegetables from our planter last week. They harvested a range of vegetables including: carrots, turnips, beetroots, tomatoes and some huge cucumbers. They then ha...
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    Reception, Week 4
    Reception has been working on our gross motor skills by practising changing independently for PE and balancing games.  
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    Beef Ragu & Pineapple Turnover
    Today Chef Patrick introduced a new meal at lunchtime: it was a huge success! Beef Ragu (contains a staggering 10 different  veg), roast new potatoes, steamed and roasted broccoli, salad 'Tricolore...
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    New Menu Item - Quorn Chilli Wraps
    Check out what we had for lunch on Tuesday, Quorn chilli wrap. The children enjoyed the meal immensely.   “I love the new school menu! Who knew the vegetarian option was tasty and didn't lo...
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    Reception - Week 3
    Reception class has been focusing on strengthening our fine motor skills through writing, drawing and using tweezers.
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    Reception - Week 2
    Reception children were excited to meet their new class pets the Giant African Land snails. As part of their journey to understand the world around them the children learned how to keep their snails h...
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    Packed Lunch Policy
    We have recently reviewed our school Packed Lunch Policy. Please ensure that your child’s packed lunch is in line with our policy as this is in line with the school nutritional food standards. Plea...
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    Introducing Chef Patrick!
    SJSJ welcomed our new Chef to the team here at the start of the new term. Chef Patrick is incredibly passionate about improving school meals for everybody and is really enjoying getting to know the ch...
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    COVID Reminder
    The main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are: a high temperature– this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature) a new, continuous coug...
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    L10 Little Ballers & Little Hoopers
    SJSJ are very excited to welcome a brand new Saturday club to our premises. L10 Little Ballers & Little Hoopers will be running sessions every Saturday starting on Saturday 17th July 2021 for c...
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    Hackney Hispanic Week 2021
    This week, the children have been celebrating Hackney Hispanic week by taking part in some cooking activities and exploring some of traditions that underpin Spanish culture. Classes were split into...
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    Reception (Summer 2, Week 4)
    Reception have been incredible artists and scientists all week at home for their online learning. The class have been learning about 'Summer, Growth and Change' and carried out experiments like the st...
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    Our Art Curriculum
    At SJSJ Primary School we believe that art inspires creativity, imagination and inventiveness. We believe that art gives our pupils the skills, concepts and knowledge necessary for them to engage and ...
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    Pride Youth Network
    Some Year 6 children have formed a Pride Youth Network. They are working with the fantastic charity  Educate and Celebrate to think about how we celebrate diversity in our school and represent and wel...
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    NHS Tea Party
    We are celebrating the NHS’s birthday on the 5th July by hosting a Tea party themed event. The NHS Big Tea will be a national outpouring of love, thanks, and generosi-tea for the people who go above ...
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    20% off School Uniform from 06.07.21-03.08.21
    M&S are offering 20% off of our school uniform products, excluding accessories, from 6th July to 3rd August 2021 Sale Price applicable at checkout. T&C's apply   Visit our sc...
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    Summer Reading Challenge
    This summer, we strongly encourage all pupils at St John St James to get involved with the very exciting Summer Reading Challenge with the theme of Sustainability this year. You can get involved at ...
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    Green Team Update
    The Green team sourced some recycled balance bikes for the nursery class. The green team taught the nursery class how to ride a balance bike through a PowerPoint presentation and a demonstration. This...
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    Reception (Summer 2, Week 2)
    Reception have been learning about the story 'Splash! Anna Hibiscus'. In the story a little girl called   Anna wants to splash in the sea with her family but they are all too busy to play with her. In...
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    Year 6's Pride Youth Network
    Some year 6 children have formed a Pride Youth Network. They are working with the fantastic charity Educate and Celebrate to think about how we celebrate diversity in our school and represent and welc...
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    What's been happening in Year 6?
    With limited visitors on site at the moment we thought it would be a nice idea to share some of the amazing things that are happening around our school. Each week we will be uploading a brief snapshot...
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    Year 6 appear on the ITV News!
    On Thursday 20th May, ITV news came into St John & St James' to film year 6, as part of a feature about how schools are effectively teaching children a diverse curriculum, enriched in Black Histor...
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    This week in Reception...
    Reception’s Yonka Shonibare inspired prints from the last couple of weeks are now on display. What lines and patterns can you see in the prints? Why do you think the children chose the colou...
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    20% off SJSJ's School Uniform with M&S (29.06-21-03.08.21)
    Good news!  We are pleased to confirm M&S will be offering a fantastic 20% off all uniform on the M&S Your School Uniform website. This will run from 29th June 2021 to 3rd August 2021. ...
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    Music at SJSJ
    Thank you very much for your feedback and lovely comments from the parents evening survey. We always appreciate your feedback about ways we can further improve as a school. I thought I would take this...
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    School Street Reminder
    Don’t forget that our school is a ‘School Street’ which has been reinstated from Monday 8th March. That means that only pedestrians, scooters and cyclists are permitted to enter the street between 8....
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    What's been happening in Year 5?
    With limited visitors on site at the moment we thought it would be a nice idea to share some of the amazing things that are happening around our school. Each week we will be uploading a brief snapshot...
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    We need your help - empty jars
    Please help us by saving any empty glass jars and bringing them into school. We are collecting jam jars, chutney jars, unwanted kilnar jars etc. Jars with lids are preferred but we will accept any ...
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    Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 - Summer 1
    Look at Year3’s portraits inspired by the British artist, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. The class chose to use only one strong colour as they noticed that in her portraits. Year 4 they have been loo...
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    Year 1 & Year 2 - Summer 1
    Year 1 have enjoyed PE with Mr Charles this term. They have focused on athletics and have been able to develop their running, sending and receiving skills and jumping. For their art lessons, ...
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    Nursery & Reception - Summer 1
    In summer 1, Nursery have been looking at the British artist Chris Offilil. They have been exploring  his paintings and have been inspired to create their own whole class mixed media piece in response...
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    What's been happening in Year 4?
    With limited visitors on site at the moment we thought it would be a nice idea to share some of the amazing things that are happening around our school. Each week we will be uploading a brief snapshot...
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    Check out what our School Council have been up to this week...
    Schools  suffer with parking, congestion, road danger and air quality issues immediately outside their school. School council aims too: Discourage car journeys to school. Improve air quality i...
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    Check out what the Green Team have been up to this week...
    This week, the green team had a workshop where they conducted a waste audit in our school. They took samples of rubbish from different areas of the school and measured the amount of rubbish which was ...
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    What's been happening in Year 3?
    With limited visitors on site at the moment we thought it would be a nice idea to share some of the amazing things that are happening around our school. Each week we will be uploading a brief snapshot...
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    Half Term Multi-Sports Camp @ SJSJ
    St John & St James' will be hosting a half term sports camp from Tuesday 1st June to Friday 4th June 2021. 
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    What's been happening in Year 2?
    With limited visitors on site at the moment we thought it would be a nice idea to share some of the amazing things that are happening around our school. Each week we will be uploading a brief snapshot...
  • Latest News
    What's been happening in Year 1?
    With limited visitors on site at the moment we thought it would be a nice idea to share some of the amazing things that are happening around our school. Each week we will be uploading a brief snapshot...
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    What's been happening in Reception?
    With limited visitors on site at the moment we thought it would be a nice idea to share some of the amazing things that are happening around our school. Each week we will be uploading a brief snapshot...
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    What's been happening in Nursery?
    With limited visitors on site at the moment we thought it would be a nice idea to share some of the amazing things that are happening around our school. Each week we will be uploading a brief snapshot...
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    Upcoming Mental Health Support Team Workshops
    Please see below the workshops and groups that are being offered to parents and carers by the East London MHST team over the upcoming months. MHST workshops can be accessed through the CAMHS websit...
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    New school meals menu for summer!
    Over the past year, we have been working closely with the super talented team at the school meals charity Chefs in Schools in order to improve our school meals. Chefs in Schools, whose patrons include...
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    Join the 6 week support group for Managing Child Anxiety
    Worry, uncertainty, and fears may be especially present during the current climate, given the changes in our lives, and the health concerns that people are experiencing. Following on from the workshop...
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    Time to welcome you all back to school...
    We look forward to welcoming you all back to school on Monday 8th March. Key reminders for Monday 8th March School starts at 8.55am. You will continue to use the allocated gates that you have p...
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    World Book Day 2021
    On Thursday 4th March, the children took part in celebrating World Book Day 2021. We would like to say a huge well done to each and every one of you that dressed up as your favourite characters; your ...
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    Take a Moment - Self Care Tips Workshop
    Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93278514394?pwd=V1pZQ1N1YWtWeDVhR2tnZFphTjFtUT09 Meeting ID: 932 7851 4394 Passcode: DsLj2G
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    CAMHS Coffee Afternoon – Sibling Rivalry
    Join the schools CAMHS Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Lara Charlesworth, for a coffee afternoon based around the topic of Sibling Rivalry.
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    Parent/carer - 6 week support group – Managing behaviours that challenge
    Join our 6 week parent support group which looks at managing behaviours that challenge...
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    Signs of COVID in children
    The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health have created this very useful poster for parents. It details the steps that you should take at different stages of the illness and the signs that y...
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    Parent/carer Workshop: Managing Child Anxiety
    Thursday 4th February, 4-5pm with Mahak & Temi:
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    Parent/Carer Workshop: Managing behaviours that challenge
    Monday 25th January, 4-5pm with Sadia & Anne Marie
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    Children in Need
    On Friday 13th November 2020, St John & St James' helped to raise money for Children in Need. Everybody was asked to wear their pyjamas to school on the day and to bring a donation of £1.00. Throu...
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    World Kindness Day
    Friday 13th November is World Kindness Day . To find out more about this event, click here to visit the Random Acts of Kindness website.    
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    Playground Murals
    We have been working really hard over the past few weeks to finish the playground murals in the Key Stage 2 playground. We are really pleased with the end result; we hope you like them too! ...
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    Coronavirus Explained in Children's Terms
    Coronavirus is causing many people across the globe lots of anxiety and concern at the moment and our pupils are no different. The NHS have released a child friendly leaflet which is aimed at helpi...
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    SJSJ does World Book Day 2020!
    This year to celebrate World Book Day, the children focused on looking at different stories that highlighted the rights of all children. In Key Stage 1 the children focused on the story Giraffes can’t...
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    WE Day!
    On Wednesday the Rights Respecting Ambassadors were joined by some of their peers for a very exciting visit to Wembley Arena for the annual WE day concert! The children had an amazing time and got ...

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Parents In Class
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Feb 10 @ 9:15 pm – 9:45 pm
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February Half Term – School Closed
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Feb 11 – Feb 19 all-day
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All Pupils Return to School
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Feb 20 all-day
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PTA Cake Sale
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Mar 24 @ 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
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12.00pm Finish – All children to be collected promptly
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Mar 31 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Easter Holidays – School Closed
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Apr 1 – Apr 16 all-day
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All Pupils Return to School
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Apr 17 all-day
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Bank Holiday – School closed to everyone
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May 1 all-day
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PTA Cake Sale
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May 19 @ 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
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INSET Day: School closed to all pupils
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May 26 all-day
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May Half Term – School Closed
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May 27 – Jun 4 all-day
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Jul 14 @ 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
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12.00pm Finish – All children to be collected promptly
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Jul 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Summer Holidays – School Closed
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St John and St James C of E Primary School,
Isabella Road,
Hackney
E9 6DX

Tel: 020 8985 2045
Fax: 020 8985 5768
Email: office@johnjames.hackney.sch.uk

Executive Principal: Sian Davies
Headteacher: Joanne Smith

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